"Why stand out in such blazing sun? Our assigned seats were printed on the tickets; it wasn't like anyone could steal them. Let's find somewhere nearby to sit and wait..."
Seele looked at the long line basking in the sunlight ahead of them and naturally had no desire to join in. Even if the concert started early, it didn't matter. She hadn't come mainly to listen to music anyway.
"But..."
Hearing Seele say that, Hoshino Kyoko seemed somewhat reluctant.
"Then let's listen to Sister Seele and find somewhere to sit."
Before Hoshino Kyoko could continue, Asou Yuna eagerly sided with Seele.
Although Asou Yuna had once really liked this singer because he was handsome and famous—perfectly fitting the tastes of girls their age—
Seele now came first in Asou Yuna's heart.
"Fine, then!"
Since Asou Yuna had said so, Hoshino Kyoko could only compromise despite her reluctance. Clearly, she cared more about Asou Yuna as well.
"Come on. Seele will treat you two to milk tea."
Seeing Hoshino Kyoko's unwilling expression, Seele smiled... She really was just a little girl. She took both of their hands and led them toward a nearby milk tea shop.
They waited in the milk tea shop for nearly over an hour before ticket inspection finally began. Seele couldn't help admiring her own decision; standing out under the sun for so long couldn't possibly have been as comfortable as this!
After most of the crowd had gone inside, Seele finally led the two girls over.
Once they entered the theater, the concert was just about to begin. The three of them found their seats and sat down. Then all the lights suddenly went out, leaving only a single beam shining on the stage, where a figure stood with his head lowered.
He was a